Texas Persimmon – A hardy semi-evergreen shrub/small tree that is native to much of Texas. Growing up to 15 feet tall in our climate, Texas Persimmon has slender graceful branches with attractive silver peeling bark. These plants are dioecious, meaning both a male and female plant are needed in order to reproduce, and only the female plants create fruit. Unfortunately, these available plants are all grown from seed, so we have no way of knowing which sex each plant is. If you are lucky enough to get a female plant, the small edible fruits first appear in late summer and are bright orange. In early fall, they turn black and are a sweet licorice flavor. Plant in full sun and in well draining, rocky soil. Although it is drought tolerant, Texas Persimmon looks its best when it is given some light supplemental watering during summer.
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